Donald H Menzel
Director of the Harvard College Observatory, he is chiefly remembered for his
dismissive statements and books on UFOs, all of which, he said, could be explained
in mundane terms.
He was allegedly part of the infamous Majestic-12 panel and is role was that
of an astronomical consultant.
He was deeply involved with the National Security Agency, and help a Top Secret
Ultra security clearance.
Books:
Flying Saucers (1953)
The Ufo Enigma: The Definitive Explanation Of The Ufo Phenomenon (1977)
The World Of Flying Saucers: A Scientific Examination Of A Major Myth Of The Space Age (1963)